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Hebrews 7

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Hebrews 7 . 5

5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.CHebrews 7:1-10TOSKHebrews 7:5

Hebrews 7 . 6

6 But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises.CHebrews 7:1-10TOSKHebrews 7:6

Hebrews 7 . 7

7 And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.CHebrews 7:1-10TOSKHebrews 7:7

Hebrews 7 . 8

8 In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.CHebrews 7:1-10TOSKHebrews 7:8

Hebrews 7 . 9

9 And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.CHebrews 7:1-10TOSKHebrews 7:9

Hebrews 7 . 10

10 For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.CHebrews 7:1-10TOSKHebrews 7:10

Hebrews 7 . 11

11 Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:11TTLevites (Substitutionary Service)

Hebrews 7 . 12

12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:12

Hebrews 7 . 13

13 He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:13

Hebrews 7 . 14

14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.IPGenesis 49:10CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:14TTJudah's Scepter (Until Shiloh Comes)

Hebrews 7 . 15

15 And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:15

Hebrews 7 . 16

16 one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:16

Hebrews 7 . 17

17 For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”IPPsalm 110:4CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:17TTMelchizedek (Priest Forever)

Hebrews 7 . 18

18 So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and uselessCHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:18

Hebrews 7 . 19

19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:19

Hebrews 7 . 20

20 And none of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,IPPsalm 110:4CHebrews 7:11-28TTOath of God (Unchangeable Counsel)

Hebrews 7 . 21

21 but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: "The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: 'You are a priest forever.'"CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:21TTOath of God (Unchangeable Counsel)

Hebrews 7 . 22

22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:22TTOath of God (Unchangeable Counsel)

Hebrews 7 . 23

23 Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:23TTAaron (The Great High Priest) Cities of Refuge (Safety in Christ) Legal Priesthood (Mediators and Ministers)

Hebrews 7 . 24

24 But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:24TTAshes of Red Heifer (Continual Cleansing) Samuel (Prophet-Priest-Judge)

Hebrews 7 . 25

25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.IPExodus 28:12 Exodus 28:29 Isaiah 53:12CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:25TTEphod (High Priest's Garment of Representation) Breastplate of Judgment (Bearing the Names on the Heart) Aaron (The Great High Priest) Altar of Incense (Christ's Intercession) Golden Calf (Idolatry and Intercession) Legal Priesthood (Mediators and Ministers) Moses (The Prophet Like Unto Me) Priestly Ministrations (Service and Sacrifice)LTMediation

Hebrews 7 . 26

26 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:26TTHoly Garments (Glory and Beauty) Legal Priesthood (Mediators and Ministers) Nazirite Vow (Separation unto God) Unleavened Bread (Purity and Sincerity)

Hebrews 7 . 27

27 Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.IPLeviticus 8:21CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:27

Hebrews 7 . 28

28 For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.CHebrews 7:11-28TOSKHebrews 7:28

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